Former Senator and 2012 presidential contender Rick Santorum announced his strong endorsement of Diane Black for Governor Tuesday.
“I’ve always known Diane to be a strong conservative leader, a passionate advocate for the unborn and a champion for religious liberty and traditional values,” Santorum said in a statement. “With Diane Black in the Governor’s office, I am confident that the conservative values that make Tennessee great will be protected and preserved.”
Diane Black responded, “Rick Santorum is a champion for conservative principles,” Black said. “He’s a leader who is not afraid to fight for conservative values. Tennessee stood behind Rick in his 2012 race for President, and I’m proud to have him behind me in my race for Governor.”
Throughout Rick Santorum’s career he has enjoyed a high level of popularity in the Volunteer State. During the nine-way Tennessee presidential primary election of 2012, Santorum received an extraordinary 40 percent of the vote.
The Black campaign points out that in addition to Santorum’s endorsement, Representative Black has received endorsements from:
– NRA
– Susan B. Anthony List
– National Right to Life
– Tennessee Right to Life
– Family Research Council
– American Conservative Union
– Nearly 3,000 elected officials and community leaders across the state
Diane Black is in a fiery three-way primary contest for the Republican nomination for Governor. Her rivals include Knoxville-area businessman Randy Boyd and Franklin-area businessman Bill Lee.
